Apple is believed to be planning to produce an Apple standalone TV device, according to latest reports. Bloomberg termed it as the company looking forward to attaining dominance in family settings across the globe. Apple is expecting to release a small-screen gadget with Apple Intelligence in 2025. This device will also support FaceTime and Siri making it very interactive for users.
On the other hand, Apple may review its strategies for exposure on television if the product is unable to command a large market share. At the moment, Apple has presented a set-top box that can be connected to conventional TVs to access Apple TV+ content. This approach serves many users’ requirements and hence brings into question the need for a dedicated Apple television set.
Other competitors already turned their combines into fully integrated smart TVs with unique software and content links. These brands have cultivated their respective customer niche with easy-to-access entertainment services. Their full TV set may appeal to a specific audience only, which will not be a very beneficial thing.
Yet, Apple has to make a decision based on its strategic objectives and consumers’ needs and wants. Innovation could be a bike in a full Apple set however they will face cutthroat competition within this field.
Another internet giant in China now joined the smart glasses race, its name is Baidu. This newest gadget comes with an artificial intelligence integrated system that is more emphasized in the Chinese population. At the moment, it is used in China only, however, the intentions for further development are in progress.
They work as smart glasses that come with an assistant built into the AI solution of Baidu, called Ernie. Using this feature one can enquire about his or her environment, listen to music, record videos, and even monitor calorie intake. All the proposed functionalities are supposed to improve the user’s daily routine in one way or another.
WOW – China's just announced Xiaodu, AI smart glasses, the first to be linked with a large language model.
Users can interact with the glasses using voice commands for things like real time Q&A, getting information about their environment, playing music, and even tracking… pic.twitter.com/DEq7dZXUox
Currently, Meta holds a share in the smart glasses market, especially among Western countries. However, the entrance of Baidu might be a positive development for Meta or at least healthy competition, especially within Asia. Besides Baidu, TikTok’s stressing parent company has recently introduced earbuds algo in China that answer the user’s queries directly.
The advancement of China’s technology sector implies promising change ahead for consumers. Overall, consumers have every reason to wait for more improved smart wearables because there is stiff competition among manufacturers.
The realme GT7 Pro is a beautiful smartphone that plays well into the gaming and photography niche. Having a robust Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, it lays claims for high levels of performance. Whether it is for gaming or for capturing moments this gadget provides fluent operation and staggering performance.
Enhanced Speed with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor
The realme GT7 Pro has an improved performance due to the integrated Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Using platform benchmarks like Antutu, Geekbench confirms its supremacy over other flagship devices. The chip is versatile, and this provides the user with a highly optimized experience when handling various functional applications.
For those who are holding their phone for several hours, clarity counts. There are some differences in RealWorld Eco² OLED Display and this display is special for realme GT 7 Pro because it improves color and power consumption. This is something that needs to appear in the form of brighter colors and sharper images, it’s very useful especially if the device’s going to be used for most of the day for either gaming or publishing.
The realme GT 7 Pro is designed for hours of gaming because the battery capacity is 6500mAh. It also provides 120W fast charging and the battery is charged to 50 percent within 15 minutes while it reaches full charge in 37 minutes. The controllers can be used for long hours and the batteries’ charging time is relatively low. A bigger battery assures you that at no time will your phone go off because of low battery power.
Realme GT7 Pro Equipped with AI Features to Enhance Gaming and Photography
The realme GT 7 Pro houses several AI additions that enhance the experience in gaming and photography. Additionally, AI Gaming Super helps provide enhanced gaming performance when gaming at 1.5K at 120fps. On the other hand, the AI Ultra-clear Snap Camera delivers great pictures as well as streams, including motion or underwater streaming. The Object Removal program boosts image quality while enhancing creativity and AI Motion Deblur and Sketch to Image also enhance images and enhance creativity as well.
Using the latest realme UI 6.0, the realme GT7 Pro offers a seamless interaction with the gadget. The O+ Connect application also makes it convenient when sharing files, especially with iPhones. In the new interface, the features are arranged to achieve maximum efficiency but remain easily navigable by the users.
For the audience looking for a realme with high performance, and a long-lasting battery, the realme GT7 Pro is an ideal choice. A mixture of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, AI features, and battery capacity makes it a first-rate gaming tool. Starting from RM3,699 you can buy it in 12GB+512GB versions. With Mars Orange and Galaxy Gray color options on the official realme store in Malaysia.
Realme also unveiled two products in Malaysia which include the Realme Pad 2 Lite tablet and the Realme Buds T310 earphones. Realme pad 2 Lite comes with a 10.95-inch FHD IPS LCD Panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and Neural-Power 2.0, and it is equipped with Dimensity G99 chips. The variant of Redmi Note 11 Pro it comes with includes 4GB RAM, 128GB of storage, and an 8300mAh battery with support for 15W SuperVOOC fast charging.
For photography, it sports an 8MP rear and for selfies a 5MP front camera for Tablet. It operates on Realme UI out of the box and is based on Android 14, so you’re guaranteed to get a new-generation OS here. A high staking audio system with four speakers comes with OReality whilst virtual memory expands the RAM by an extra 4GB.
The Realme Buds T310 therefore offers a 12.4mm audio driver with spatial audio and Hybrid noise Cancellation. Both earbuds work up to nine hours on a charge and up to forty hours when noise cancellation is turned off. When noise cancellation is on the battery life stands at 6/26 hours. This compact speaker can deliver up to five hours of playback on five minutes of charging.
These earphones also have the feature of connecting to two devices at once and have an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, thus the sweatproof earphones for exercises.
The price of the Realme Pad 2 Lite across countries follows, in Malaysia, it costs RM899 with the options of Monet Purple and Serene Gray. At the same time, Realme Buds T310 are now available for $199 in Monet Purple, Coal Black, and Paper White. These are products that have high value-added features but are cheap hence suitable for technologically enlightened people.
In September, Tecno launched its Phantom V Fold 2, and Phantom V Flip2 foldables. They started at first with the second-generation models in Africa and are scheduled for introductions in other regions like Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. At first, the expectations for a local release were high, as Malaysians know that Tecno products were available before.
However, Tecno announced on its Malaysian Facebook that the new series will not be launched in Malaysia. This announcement was disappointing for the Malaysian fans who were waiting for these devices. Here is a brief of what you can expect from the Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2 models.
The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is thinner and lighter compared to the Phantom V Fold and has a new bigger battery. The phone is bequeathed with a 7.85 inch, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED as the main display and a 6.42 inch on the cover. The gadget is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus chip and, of course, it is intended to work smoothly.
It features a 50 MP with OIS primary camera, a 50 MP telephoto, with a 50 MP ultra-wide lens for photography. It encompasses two 32MP selfie lenses and is fuelled by a 5,750mAh battery, 70W wired, and 15W wireless.
The Phantom V Flip2 uses a 6.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and has a 3.64-inch larger cover screen. It is more voluminous and inside, it operates with the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chip for quick work. Possible camera settings consist of 50 MP main detail, 50 MP ultra-wide lens, and 32 MP selfie lens. The Flip2 is powered by a battery of 4,720 mAh and comes with 70W fast charging support.
CapBay, a trailblazing Malaysian FinTech firm focused on supply chain finance and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing, has been named among Fortune’s Fintech Innovators Asia 2024. This recognition from the same organization behind the prestigious Fortune Global 500 emphasizes CapBay’s pivotal role in Asia’s fintech ecosystem. It was the only Malaysian company featured among 60 leading fintech innovators, which include digital banks, payments, and crypto giants such as Binance, WeBank, KakaoBank, Grab, and Ant Group. The announcement, made at the 2024 Singapore Fintech Festival, celebrated the most impactful and cutting-edge fintech companies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Since its establishment in 2017, CapBay has reshaped SME financing across Southeast Asia from its base in Malaysia. Leveraging a proprietary AI-driven credit scoring system, advanced analytics, and machine learning, CapBay provides vital financing solutions for SMEs often bypassed by traditional banks. This approach has led to over RM3.7 billion (US$900 million) in financing distributed to over 2,000 underserved SMEs across 20 different sectors. CapBay’s Chairman, Dato’ Sri Mohd Mokhtar Mohd Shariff, expressed his appreciation for the acknowledgment: “Fortune’s recognition reaffirms our dedication to bridging the financial accessibility gap for SMEs. Our tech-driven strategy keeps our default rate under 0.5%, showcasing our ability to support underserved businesses with fiscal responsibility.”
Aligned with its growth strategy, CapBay has recently expanded into Singapore and Thailand, with plans to enter Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Co-founder and CEO Ang Xing Xian stated, “Our vision is to establish Malaysia as a hub for Southeast Asia, supporting local companies as they expand. We’re committed to fostering digitalization, trade, and commerce with solutions that enable SMEs to pursue sustainable growth.”
Looking forward, CapBay continues to focus on innovative financing tailored to businesses’ evolving needs across different markets. The company is developing digital tools to enhance SMEs’ operational efficiency and financial literacy, helping them navigate the complexities of today’s business environment.
Alongside Fortune’s recognition, CapBay was also named among CNBC and Statista’s World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies in 2024 for the second year running. Additionally, CapBay ranked 30th out of 500 on the Financial Times’ High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2024 list, marking an impressive 18x growth and a 166% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the three years leading up to 2022.
Having unveiled the watch, Coros has celebrated the arrival of its new running smartwatch, the Pace Pro. The new Pace Pro is an improvement on last year’s Pace 3. However, the advantage is that it is more effective, which also encompasses a higher cost.
The Coros Pace Pro counts with some 1.3 inches 416×416 AMOLED colors touch screen. This is made of mineral glass and expands up to a 1,500 nits peak brightness. This easily moves around due to the use of a dial and the side back button.
Inside it, it operates on an enhanced Ambiq Apollo510 chip. This processor is twice that of the previous model with an additional 32GB of RAM. All Systems On mode gives battery longevity of up to 38 hours while smartwatch mode extends usage to up to 20 days.
Health features include taking heart rate, blood oxygen, and body temperature measurements. Subscriber identity is also added for accurate tracking, and the new ECG sensor is also part of the system. In addition to the offline maps that the Pace Pro has for runners, it provides route notifications inclusive of Turn-by-Turn and Back-To-Start.
The watch has a 5ATM rating and therefore it may only be used for swimming not for diving. It operates in the temperatures ranging between 20 o C and 50 o C. It is currently available in Black and is priced at RM1,699, Blue and Grey options will also be introduced in the future.
Anker, one of the world’s foremost accessories makers, introduces Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro TWS earphones to consumers in the country. These advanced earphones work with Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (AANC) 3.0 technology for superior sound. The six microphones built-in in them record sounds around the user and filter them.
The AANC 3.0 system changes the rates of cancellation for noise three times in one second to produce high-quality sound. In terms of functionality, they are the first Anker earbuds featuring an integrated screen on their surface. This screen enables users to bring out readjustment of parameters such as cancellation of noise.
With a 4.6mm driver and 10.5mm woofer, the company provides high-definition sound for the earbuds. As backing LDAC, Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro provides an excellent quality sound streaming service. The buds are rated to last 10 hours on their own with the charging case boosting the total durability to 40 hours.
Where ANC is active, the earbuds last 7.5 hours and can go up to 30 hours with the help of the case. Again one can charge the same in five minutes and have up to four hours of use of the same. Some of the features that the users can also adjust through a Soundcore app include sound profiles per genre and an equalizer.
The next update available in Black, White, Bright Blue, or Green will be out on December 1st and will cost RM699 with the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro.
DJI has recently unveiled the new DJI Goggles N3. Thanks to this FPV, controlling drones becomes much easier. Instead of using their hands, individuals can perform the following actions, DJI Avatar 2 and Neo. Combined with DJI RC Motion 3, it offers extra functionality and control experience.
DJI Goggles N3 equipped Fog-Resistant Lens for Uninterrupted Viewing
The DJI Goggles N3 has a 1080p screen in all its models, presenting a field of view of 54 degrees. This makes it possible for users to achieve quality image renditions when piloting through various terrains or even shooting quality aerial scenes. The goggles also have a smart innovative so far setting on the internal part in fanning the lens thus avoiding lens fogging during the flight.
This FPV boasts of long battery life. The batteries are 3000 mAh, and the Goggles N3 delivers up to 2.7 hours of continuous use in the DJI GO application. Which is perfect for hours of flying the drone. With this, consumers feel engaged in the delivered action as power does not fade away swiftly which is compromising.
To provide utmost comfort, the wears use augmented reality (AR) to display information on the goggles. This makes it possible for users to change the settings of control for the drone from the screen without having to take the headset off. This makes it easier and there is no room in which flying can be disrupted by lack of flexibility.
As far as the connection distance is concerned, the DJI Goggles N3 provides an effective range of transmission up to 13 kilometers. Such a range guarantees that the users cover large expanses of an area while still having a good network connection with the drone.
Nintendo has recently boastfully declared that it has sold a new record-finished 146 million Switch units. This means that the Switch is ranked the third in terms of consoles sold to the public because of this impressive figure. it is ranked only behind Sony’s Play Station 2 at 155 million and Nintendo DS at 154.2 million.
The embattled video console, the Switch, registered this feat within a record seven years of its inception in 2017. This success proves it superior over same generation competitors such as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Sony sold 117.2 million PS4s, while Microsofts’ Xbox One sold 58 million.
These are sales infornation of Nintendo as the company prepares for the release of Nintendo Switch 2 next year. Not much is known about the Switch 2, but Nintendo hinted at a thrilling backward compatibility factor. This addition enables the original Switch games to work on the new console making it more attractive.
As the successor to the Switch is set for release, the company remains in that upward trajectory. Just like earlier, many fans and industry analysts are looking forward to more information as evident with the Switch brand. This decision is more than revealing Nintendo’s market power and firmly establishing the Switch as one of the most important consoles in gaming history.
